The best thing we ever bought for our draughty Yorkshire Farmhouse. We have had it for 12 months and the house has never been as warm. Invest a small amount in a cheap moisture meter to ensure dry wood and you will never look back.
Reviewed by Louise Charnock April 15, 2011
Last updated: April 18, 2011
Brosley Hercules 30kW
We have had this fire for three years. We keep it in 6-7 months at a time without letting it go out. We burn wood during the day and a bucket of Burn Well(nuggets) at night which easily keeps it in for 8 hours. It may dirty the glass but you can't have everything! My home is always warm and we have plenty of hot water.
You must remember that if you want 30kW of heat you need to burn 30kW of fuel, you don't get anything for nothing.
Stove Expert Replied: Smokeless fuels tend to be cleaner burning on the glass and it is worth trying various types before buying in bulk as they do vary with different models.
Reviewed by Revd MacLeod December 03, 2010
Last updated: January 11, 2011
Broseley Stove 30kw output
We bought the Broseley Stove Herculees 30kw last year, it is supposed to heat around 24-26 rads, however we had the stove fitted connecting it with a nutriliser to our Gas boiler so that the two can work together or on their own.
The fire gets very hot, and last week the Thermometer said it was 700, this week it is around 400 - 500.
On a whole we are very happy with the fire, you do need to know what you are doing, and if you are having one to do central heating then do be carful who you get to do the work.
We have used lots of types of coal on the fire from cobbles and we are now using the small grade A solid fuel house coal.
This stays in all night, infact the fire has not gone out in two weeks.
We are situated in the Peak District which can be cold, so well worth it.
Stove Expert Replied: Ensure Qualified Hetas Engineers install the appliance and secondly try different fuels until you find the one that works best on your appliance and you get a warm outcome.
works well gets water hot very quick ie. full tank about 1.5 hours (65degC) airwash poor. air vents poor finish, apart from these, very happy with the stove.
